​Why were the kshatriya codes violated during the Kurukshetra war?
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​Why does definition of kshatriya not refer to protection of dharma?
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Self-determination and denial of destiny characterize modernity
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Gita 10.18 – Bhakti is joyful and fruitful
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​Gita 10.17 – Recollection and participation are reconciled by understanding God’s immanence
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Bhagavatam study 46 1.9.25-30 Bhishma’s departure is glorious in every way
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​Gita 10.16 – Desire for details of a subject demonstrates deep devotion to that subject
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​Bhagavatam study 45 1.9.17-24 By doing the Lord’s will, we understand his benevolence
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Gita 10.15 – Vedic theology is not polytheism, but multi-level monotheism
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​Bhagavatam study 44 1.9.11-16 Concern for others’ suffering decreases our own suffering
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How do we draw the line between self-pity and humility and assertiveness?
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Shikshashtakam 3 – Humility and tolerance empower us to focus on our purpose
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Gita 10.14 – Accept Krishna’s position and message the way Arjuna accept it
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​Bhagavatam study 43 1.9.1-10 The experts adjust contextual practices to fulfill essential purpose
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Bhagavatam study 42 1.8.45-52 Yudhisthira argues against his blamelessness
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​Gita 10.13 – The sages’ reiteration of Krishna’s words boosts our conviction and devotion
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​Gita 10.12 – Krishna is transcendence beyond transcendence
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​Bhagavatam study 41 1.8.38-44 Devotional prayers take us towards pure devotion
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When we have pressure to get a new job, can we adjust our spiritual commitments to focus on our career?
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Does Krishna care for us even when we are not practicing spiritual life seriously and have messed up our material life?
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Bhagavatam study 40 1.8.32-37 The unborn takes birth to end our rebirth
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How to understand Prabhupada’s statement that planets move because of cosmic air, not gravity?
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How can we make our communication more crisp and clear?
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​How can a devotee pursue a PhD in science without getting carried away by science?
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​When we talk about Krishna, do we refer to the universe?
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Does surrendering to Krishna means not caring for our material responsibilities?
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Does bathing in sacred rivers free one from all sins?
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​Bhagavatam study 39 1.8.26-31 Krishna-lila can be understood through love
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​Are our intuitions more likely to be coming from God when we are calm than when we are agitated?
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​Does forgiving someone end all associated karmic consequences?
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​Does goodness take away the competitive spirit needed for succeeding in today’s world?
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Should we pursue our career as per our education or as per our inspiration?
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